From your post, it sounds as if you are back in Kansas. You did not mention the status of the glow plug light. Are you even getting one? Have you checked the fuse inside the controller?
If so, are you doing a complete glow cycle? In other words, turn the switch to ON and wait till you hear the controller relay "click" under the hood, then turn to START/CRANK.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )